Posts discussing academic research, clinical studies and new evidence in the field of cardiac arrest survivorship, outcomes and care.
Millions of people watched in horror as Damar Hamlin, a young and healthy NFL player, suddenly collapsed during a game. Although we have learned a great deal about the causes and risk factors of sudden cardiac arrest, one important aspect of this event remains under-discussed: the psychological effects of cardiac arrest. This life-threatening event can … Read more
This very short survey is a follow-up to one we did when SCA UK was young. We conducted a simple poll to find out if survivors’ needs were met by the NHS. The results were perhaps not surprising to those in the group but have things changed in the years since? Please note that all … Read more
Last week we announced a new study that looks to produce a patient-reported outcome measure (PROM) of cardiac arrest survivorship and health-related quality of life. This is the CASHQoL study and is an international collaborative effort run by Warwick Medical School. What is a patient-reported outcome measure? These are tools measuring outcomes that matter to … Read more